How Long to Read Buddhist Literature of Ancient Gandhara

How Long Does it Take to Read Buddhist Literature of Ancient Gandhara?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 5 minutes to read Buddhist Literature of Ancient Gandhara by Salomon Richard

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Discover the fascinating history of a long-hidden Buddhist culture at a historic crossroads. In the years following Alexander the Great’s conquest of the East, a series of empires rose up along the Silk Road. In what is now northern Pakistan, the civilizations in the region called Gandhara became increasingly important centers for the development of Buddhism, reaching their apex under King Kaniska of the Kusanas in the second century CE. Gandhara has long been known for its Greek-Indian synthesis in architecture and statuary, but until about twenty years ago, almost nothing was known about its literature. The insights provided by manuscripts unearthed over the last few decades show that Gandhara was indeed a vital link in the early development of Buddhism, instrumental in both the transmission of Buddhism to China and the rise of the Mahayana tradition. The Buddhist Literature of Ancient Gandhara surveys what we know about Gandhara and its Buddhism, and it also provides translations of a dozen different short texts, from similes and stories to treatises on time and reality.

How long is Buddhist Literature of Ancient Gandhara?

Buddhist Literature of Ancient Gandhara by Salomon Richard is 482 pages long, and a total of 121,464 words.

This makes it 163% the length of the average book. It also has 148% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Buddhist Literature of Ancient Gandhara Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 3 minutes to read Buddhist Literature of Ancient Gandhara aloud.

What Reading Level is Buddhist Literature of Ancient Gandhara?

Buddhist Literature of Ancient Gandhara is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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